President Zardari reiterates govt's commitment to curb militancy‚ sectarianism

Radio Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed that the government will undertake every possible effort to bring to justice the perpetrators of Quetta carnage. Talking to a delegation of Hazara community in Quetta today (Thursday)‚ he said the federal government is providing every support to the provincial government in investigating the heinous incident. The president advised Balochistan governor to personally oversee that the bereaved families get relief. Later‚ during a meeting on law and order situation in Balochsitan‚ the President was apprised of various measures being taken to provide security to the people. The meeting was informed that the security arrangements in and around Quetta city have been beefed up and Frontier Corps has been given the powers of Police under Anti-Terrorism Act. Earlier talking to various delegations in Quetta‚ the president reiterated the government's commitment to curb militancy and sectarianism. He said fight against militant and sectarian mindset may be hard and long but will not rest till we have defeated this enemy of the state and the country. Earlier‚ the President also laid the foundation stone of Nolang Dam in Quetta to be constructed at a cost of 18 billion rupees. It is being constructed at River Mola in District Jhal Magsi. On completion‚ it will help irrigate 47‚000 acres of land. Radio Pakistan's Quetta correspondent says the work on the Dam will start next month.